Christmas at Dollywood is a heartwarming holiday movie, directed by Michael Robison and starring Danica McKellar and Niall Matter. The movie was released in 2019 and aired on the Hallmark Channel.
The story revolves around Rachel (Danica McKellar), a successful event planner from New York City, who is hired to manage Dollywood's 30th Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration. Rachel is thrilled to be working on such a big project, but she soon realizes that she has to work with the park's operations director, Luke (Niall Matter), who is skeptical of her ideas.
Luke is a native of the Smoky Mountains and has a deep sense of attachment to the place and the event. He is not willing to compromise on the traditions and values of the park, and he finds Rachel's modern ideas to be too flashy and superficial.
Rachel, on the other hand, is determined to make the event as glamorous as Dolly Parton herself. She is ambitious and believes that she can do better than the previous event planners. However, she soon realizes that her ideas are not practical and that she needs to understand the park's culture and traditions.
As they work together, Rachel and Luke start to appreciate each other's strengths and form a strong bond. Dolly Parton plays a key role in bringing the two together by providing them with guidance and encouragement. She also helps Rachel to understand the importance of family and community in the Smoky Mountains.
Christmas at Dollywood is a delightful movie that celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. It's a story about two people who are different but share a common goal and learn to appreciate each other. It's also a movie about love, friendship, and family values, and how they make Christmas truly magical.